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'Undiscovered' is too generic, too inert
by Christy Lemire

"Undiscovered" feels more like a pilot for a glossy nighttime soap on Fox — probably one that would be canceled midseason — than a feature film with even a modicum of discernible originality or depth. A gaggle of hip, pretty people, all aspiring actors or singers or musicians, prowl around Los Angeles, where they're photographed with suitably edgy hand-held camerawork and swathed in the flattering glow of neon light. (Director Meiert Avis has shot videos for Jennifer Lopez and U2, and it shows.) Read the full review

TO SUM UP
An aspiring actress crosses paths with the struggling musician. With the help of a friend, she sets out to create some hype to get him noticed. But as his profile rises, they discover that the price of fame may be higher than anyone expected.

FILM FACTS ...

Lions Gate Films

'Undiscovered'

Director: Meiert Avis
Starring: Pell James, Steven Strait, Ashlee Simpson, Kip Pardue, Shannyn Sossamon
Release date: August 26, 2005
Rating: PG-13 for sexual material including dialogue, partial nudity, language and drug content.
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READ THE REVIEW

The Associated Press: C-
"... too inert to be titillating, too generic to be engaging."